Greta Valley Primary School

Anzac Day award

The school was proud to be announced as recipients of the Innovative Idea Award from the Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) 2025 Anzac Day Schools Awards, for its annual project in which students research a veteran interred at the Greta Cemetery.

The theme of this year's awards was "Remembering Gallipoli: 110 years" and the judging panellists said they were moved by the touching tributes placed by individual students at grave sites.

On Anzac Day, a red poppy, a flag and a written biography had been carefully placed on the veterans’ graves, and students led members of the community on a commemorative walk through the cemetery.

The school received a $2000 prize and a commemorative plaque which principal Howard Gibson said would go towards the project, or another history-themed initiative.

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Carraragarmungee Primary School

Special excursion

Students recently enjoyed a trip to the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre to see the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

On the way home they enjoyed a quick visit and some play time in Apex Park in Wangaratta.

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Wangaratta Primary School

Camp fun

Students in years 3–6 attended a three-day camp at Feathertop Chalet, Harrietville.

Students embraced the challenge of pushing personal boundaries, trying exciting new activities and building resilience.

The camp created endless memories, strengthening friendships and fostering teamwork in a fun, supportive environment.

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Yarrunga Primary School

Creative play

Students tapped into their creativity (inspired by the book ‘Not a Stick’) to make wands using collected sticks and materials.

The junior school students were enjoying the sunshine while learning about local trees, the role they play in the environment and how they benefit the community.

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Appin Park Primary School

Engaging activities

Creative minds are highlighted when students have some down time.

In a time when screens seem to dominate out lives, students are encouraged to turn to board games, creating art pieces and engaging with their peers during any down time that happens within a classroom.

If the students have completed all work requirements by Friday afternoon, they may be given the time to complete activities of their choice, and it is always pleasing to see a great number of them try different art and craft activities or work with a partner or in a small group playing some different card or board games.

The skills that come from these sessions add to the development and personal growth of each student.

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Quiz questions

1. How many space probes have flown close by the planet Uranus?

2. Three different types of chemicals in food provide most of your energy. Can you name all three?

3. In February in Australia, which is longer – the day or the night?

4. Which of these is the odd one out? Polyester, polyvinyl chloride, poliomyelitis, polystyrene, polyurethane.

5. What does a botanist study?

Quiz answers

1. One. The Voyager 2 space probe flew past Uranus in 1986.

2. Most of the energy in food comes from carbohydrates (including sugars), fats and proteins.

3. In February in Australia, the days are longer than the nights.

4. Poliomyelitis is an infectious disease, while polyester, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene and polyurethane are plastics.

5. Botanists study plants.